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Largest Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac American Communities
About 94,124 Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in Sterling Heights, MI (12,796).
- Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans in the U.S.
- 94,124
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.03%
- Largest state
- Michigan
- 38,732 people
- Largest city
- Sterling Heights, MI
- 12,796 people
Cities with the most Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 12,796 | 9.6% |
| 2 | El Cajon, CA | 4,001 | 3.8% |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | 3,321 | 0.1% |
| 4 | Turlock, CA | 3,198 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Modesto, CA | 2,554 | 1.2% |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | 2,469 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Warren, MI | 2,420 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Skokie, IL | 2,129 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | 1,616 | 0.0% |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | 1,504 | 0.1% |
| 11 | Troy, MI | 1,365 | 1.6% |
| 12 | Farmington Hills, MI | 1,240 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Niles, IL | 1,058 | 3.5% |
| 14 | Peoria, AZ | 882 | 0.4% |
| 15 | Glendale, AZ | 877 | 0.3% |
| 16 | Morton Grove, IL | 853 | 3.5% |
| 17 | Rochester Hills, MI | 827 | 1.1% |
| 18 | Jamul, CA | 793 | 12.1% |
| 19 | Rancho San Diego, CA | 748 | 3.5% |
| 20 | Novi, MI | 638 | 1.0% |
| 21 | San Diego, CA | 629 | 0.0% |
| 22 | Madison Heights, MI | 580 | 2.0% |
| 23 | San Francisco, CA | 538 | 0.1% |
| 24 | Fresno, CA | 506 | 0.1% |
| 25 | Arlington Heights, IL | 430 | 0.6% |
| 26 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 429 | 0.8% |
| 27 | Mount Prospect, IL | 400 | 0.7% |
| 28 | Lincolnwood, IL | 395 | 3.0% |
| 29 | Glenview, IL | 393 | 0.8% |
| 30 | Frisco, TX | 392 | 0.2% |
Counties with the most Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macomb County, MI | 21,473 | 2.4% |
| 2 | Oakland County, MI | 15,053 | 1.2% |
| 3 | Cook County, IL | 12,751 | 0.2% |
| 4 | San Diego County, CA | 7,647 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Stanislaus County, CA | 6,223 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Maricopa County, AZ | 4,474 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Los Angeles County, CA | 3,142 | 0.0% |
| 8 | Santa Clara County, CA | 2,904 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Orange County, CA | 1,082 | 0.0% |
| 10 | Lake County, IL | 796 | 0.1% |
| 11 | Fresno County, CA | 585 | 0.1% |
| 12 | Wayne County, MI | 574 | 0.0% |
| 13 | San Francisco County, CA | 538 | 0.1% |
| 14 | Alameda County, CA | 511 | 0.0% |
| 15 | Westchester County, NY | 459 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Denton County, TX | 456 | 0.0% |
| 17 | DuPage County, IL | 445 | 0.0% |
| 18 | Genesee County, MI | 431 | 0.1% |
| 19 | Sacramento County, CA | 399 | 0.0% |
| 20 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 377 | 0.0% |
About this data
Counts people who reported this ancestry (table B04006). People can report up to two ancestries, so the same person may be counted in two groups.
Figures are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates and have margins of error, which are larger for small places.
Frequently asked questions
- Which U.S. city has the most Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans?
- Sterling Heights, MI has the largest number of Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans, about 12,796 people, followed by El Cajon, CA (4,001) and Chicago, IL (3,321).
- Which city has the highest share of Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Sterling Heights, MI has the highest share at 9.6% of residents.
- Which state has the most Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans?
- Michigan has the most, with about 38,732 people. The top three states (Michigan, California, Illinois) are home to 85% of all Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans.
- How many Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 94,124 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.